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Machzikei Hadas Congregation fonds.

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Ottawa Jewish Archives via Canadian Jewish Heritage Network (incl. Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives)
Dates
1908-2016 (indexed as 1908–2016)
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fonds
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textual records, graphic material, objects
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BOX 1 - Various A folded poster donated by Estelle Gunner in 2009 showing several photographs of Machzikei Hadas on Murray Street on one side and model of new synagogue in Alta Vista. Produced for purpose of advertising telephone campaign for pledges to pay for new building. Rabbi Bulka's photo and message included (see 5-080-03); A copy of an interview with Mr. Laibel Steinberg on the early history of the congregation - Date Unknown; Sisterhood of Machzikei Hadas Senior Girls of the Junior Congregation formal tea invitation. Hostesses - Debbie Applebaum, Enid Appotive, Ilsa Dubrovsky, Barbara Greenberg, Minchie Goldberg, Adele Goldstein, Zena Koffman, Norma Kufsky, Shelly Segal, Eleanor Schwartz, Eleanor Steinberg - 1963 Notices of Formal Meetings, 1958-1974 (with gaps); A list of past presidents; The original mortgage agreement for M. H. Clarence St., 1908; Bylaws of Machzikei Hadas Congregation, 1919; Constitution and Bylaws, 1959; Declaration of trust (two originals - one signed, one unsigned), 1930; Mortgage documents, 1916; Correspondence - Legal, Corporation Statements, 1928-1936, 1946, 1960; Member Lists, 1949, 1970, 1971, 1972 (includes a list of leaders for various committees within the congregation and a letter that was sent to new congregants - 1971-1972); Three certificates of Pew Ownership - H. Steinman, 1933; Max Drazin, 1931; H. PLeet, 1931; Application cards for membership - One completed, many blanks, 1950's; An agreement of Seat Purchase for H. Steinman, 1927; A list of Officers of the Corporation of Spanish and Portuguese Jews and their bylaws, 1949; Contract with Cantor Reverend Nathan Borenstein, 1957; Burning the mortgage banquet, 1947; Hebrew Publishing Compnay calendar, 1936; Financial Reports, 1955, 1960; Copy of Ben Karp Yiddish Bar Mitzva speech, 1930; A file of material donated by Oscar Petegorsky in the Fall of 2002 - A receipt for Oscar Petegorsky for the sum of $25.00 for the purchace of a burial plot for Mr. Slack - 1934, An account statement from A. J. Freiman Limited showing a $100.00 fee for the decoration of his department store building on Rideau St. to decorate it for the King's visit - 1939, An invoice to Mr. Steinberg detailing expenses to be paid - 1939, A pamphlet announcing the final shabbat (shabbos) service at Machzikei Hadas on Murray Street; A Machzikei Hadas Bulletin, 1967; A small file of newspaper clippings; Murray Street blank stationary; Cornerstone contents; a list of names on paper in the cornerstone. It came in a tin box which was stolen during a break-in. A Minutes Ledger and its translations, 1946-1960?; A plaque regarding the Machzikei Hadas murals; Artifiact, ironstone plate with a decal of 264 Murray Street synagogue, dated September 24, 1973. Signed by Saul Saslove, President, Rabbi Reuven P. Bulka. Donated by Mrs Ben Karp, 2004 located in small records centre box; An Alta Vista location Bingo advertisement matchbook; Machzikei Hadas constitution, 1975; A Jewish National Fund certificate from the Machzikei Hadas Sisterhood stating that two trees have been planted in honour of Minnie Drazin for being "Woman of the Year," 1967; A file on the Coat of Arms for Machzikei Hadas, 1994; A book written by Rabbi Reuven P. Bulka called, "An Unforgettable Hour: Congregation Machzikei Hadas receives a coat of arms,"1997; Machzikei Hadas Calendars; BOX 2 - Various A "History" file - Machzikei Hadas but also many other handwritten notes from former Archivist Shirley Berman on a variety of subjects. There is an interview from 1950 from Jacob Freedman. He talks of coming to the city, meeting John Dover, Jacob Cohen, Moses Bilsky, Issacher Dov Berman and others. He talks about the Shohets of Ottawa and matters of Kashruth and the early competing Minyanim. Three pages on the history of the Machzikei Hadas congregation and synagogue. Sylvia Kershman's notes and Remembrances, 2001; Promotional brochure for the Alta Vista synagogue location, date nknown; Dedication - Script and Direction by Sol Max "Memory Lane," June, 1974; Rosh Hashanah, 1973; Max Nadolny dinner, 1976; Program for the Sefer Torah Presentation, 1979; Burn the mortgage campaign, 1981; 25th Anniversary, 1999; Rabbi Reuven P. Bulka - Invitations and programs, 1982-1993; Correspondence from Jack Haberman, 1977; Machzikei Hadas Sisterhood - Passover preparations, list of Officers, list of activities, 1971, 1982-1990; Machzikei Hadas Sisterhood - Invitations, 1981-1989; Machzikei Hadas Sisterhood - Strawberry Tea Machzikei Hadas Sisterhood - Sale of Israel Bonds, 1966-1987; Machzikei Hadas Sisterhood - Minutes, 1949-160 (file states that contents are on loan from Bessie Applebaum); Machziei Hadas Sisterhood - Administrative Documents and notes, 1987; Machzikei Hadas - Debut Theater, contains many advertisements for local businesses, date unknown; Newsletters and Announcements, 1982-2006; Fundraising for Capital Campaign, $2,000,000.00, possibly 2006; Shabbat-iton, 1990, 1991, 1997, 2002; Announcements, various dates begining 1981; Shuleinu - Machzikei Hadas Bulletin, 1975-1984; Shuleinu - Machzikei Hadas Bulletin, 1985-1990; Shuleinu - Machzikei Hadas Bulletin, 1997-2001; Shuleinu - Machzikei Hadas Bulletin, 2002-2008; Shuleinu - Machzikei Hadas Bulletin, 2008-2013; Shuleinu - Machzikei Hadas Bulletin, 2013- General Information from the Machzikei Hadas website, December 22, 2009; The Future of the Congregation, 2009, 2011; Members Information, 2009-2005; BOX 4 - Ledger books These books were acquired through the Rabbi Bulka Spring Book Sale - 5 ledger books form between 1913 and 1935. Books are in Yiddish 1. Early history quotation taken from Sol Max. Retrospect and Prospect presentation at Machzikei Hadas Dedication, Sunday, June 16, 1974. 2. A documentary by the National Film Board called Bar Mitzvah was filmed at 264 Murray Street, probably the late 1950s, and is available from Adele Sidney. 3. Incorporation date from Rabbi Lifschutz letter, January 17, 1951; 4. A decorative and inscribed silver tray given to L. Gunner in recognition of being a life member of the Machzikei Hadas Congregation. Inscription states, "Congregation Machzikei / Adas / Life Member / Mr L. Gunner." and a black marble pen holder given in recognition to L. Gunner. Inscription reads incorrectly as "L. Gonner". It states, "Chevra Mishnyas / Machzikei Adas / Feb. 21st - 1960 / Sec. L. Gonner". Donated in July, 2011 by his son, Sol Gunner, located in artifacts section of vault. 10. Information pertaining to date of murals obtained from Abraham Goren's daughter, Mrs. Sally Taller in November, 2011. She remembers that he liked colour and was very proud of this accomplishment during his presidency.
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